Shloka 6.116.18

सीतासान्त्वनम् / Hanuman Consoles Sita with the News of Victory

Devanagari script

न हिपश्यामिसदृशंचिन्तयन्तीप्लवङ्गमा ।।6.116.18।।मप्रतियाब्यानकस्येहदातुंप्रत्यभिनन्दनम् ।

Transliteration

na hi paśyāmi sadṛśaṃ cintayantī plavaṅgama | mama pratyābhyānakasyeha dātuṃ pratyabhinandanam ||

Translation

O monkey, though I reflect, I do not see any fitting gift here to offer in return, as a token of gratitude for your joyful tidings.

Context

"Hanuman! However, I think to give you a befitting gift for this happy news. I am not able to see any."

Characters & Entities

• Sītā
• Hanumān

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma includes kṛtajñatā (gratitude): Sītā feels an ethical obligation to acknowledge help and to reciprocate appropriately.

What is the narrative situation?

Sītā wants to reward Hanumān for the happy message but feels she has nothing adequate to give.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Sītā’s humility and gratitude, valuing intention and righteousness over material capacity.